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#1. going to san marino GP -- advice? - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 11:19:39 -0800 (PST) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: going to san marino GP -- advice? fellow listers -- my wife and i are making plans to go to the San Marino GP in a few weeks. we've got the plane tix (SFO->MUC->BLQ) lined up, as well as grandstand seat tickets at Imola. so that just leaves the hotel and other activities to plan. anyone been to bologna and have hotel recommendations or advice? also, how about traveling to different parts of Italy? rent a car or take the train? we're going to be there through the thursday after the race. thanks! zs __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://platinum.yahoo.com
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#2. Re: Radiator about to go? - from Chris Gant
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Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 14:21:18 -0500 From: Chris Gant <cgant@cox.net> Subject: Re: Radiator about to go? FWIW - I just bought a new replacement radiator from bimmerparts and it already had the little aluminum sleeve in it. > They take a piece of aluminum sleeve, slightly smaller that the inside > diameter of the radiator neck and glue it in the neck with JB Weld. The > sleeve is supposed to be slightly longer than the neck so that it portrudes > slightly into the radiator. This reinforces the neck, which is subject to > the majority of the stress when the radiator hose pulls on it. > > mark.
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Bad CD Changer? - from david tow
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Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2003 11:54:45 -0800 From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bad CD Changer? Hi, all, Thank you for those of you who helped me with this problem. In my case, I just followed Wayne Miller's instructions and it worked! David Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:15:54 -0500 From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bad CD Holder? This is a similar problem with the NSX and they both use the same type of Alpine cartridge (I interchange between them) so try these instructions I found: 1.Take all of the CDs out of the cartridge. 2. Turn off the car with the empty cartridge out of the changer. 3. Start the car and turn the radio on. 4. Insert the EMPTY CD magazine into the changer. As it looks for how many cd's are in there it will eject the one on the changer back into one of the slots. -Wayne _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#4. Re: 2 quick questions - from James Clay
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Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 15:24:53 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: 2 quick questions "2) Are increasingly noisy hydraulic lifters (they quiet down after the engine is nice and warm) something that could be considered a wear item (at this mileage) and would bear replacement if I ever get around to putting Schricks in?" Heavy oil helps (synthetic 15W50). Lifters are a wear item and if I was into the engine as far as the cams so replacement only too a few extra minutes, I would do them on anything over 50k miles. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#5. Diagnosing failing motor mount... - from Michael Schaublin
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Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2003 16:18:50 -0500 From: "Michael Schaublin" <mike_schaublin@hotmail.com> Subject: Diagnosing failing motor mount... How does one know if their motor mounts are going or gone? I've got 126K on the car. The symptom I'm trying to diagnose is a rather loud noise from the left side of the engine when starting. The car seems to start with much more of a mechanical bang or klunk - lots of NVH coming back through the body at the momoent of ignition. Once under way, the car runs smoothly, with no shifting problems or any other thing out of the ordinary. Mike _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
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#6. Re: 2 quick questions - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2003 16:59:34 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: 2 quick questions on 4/1/03 1:52 PM, "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> wrote: > Steve asks: >> "1) Is there a significant probability that what sounds like low register >> road noise while coasting to a stop in neutral could be one or more wheel >> bearings going out?" > Yes. On the other hand there's also a decent probability that it is just low register tire noise. Many high performance tires get really noisy as they wear. This is especially so if they've worn unevenly due to lots of negative camber - ask me how I know... Neil 96 M3
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#7. FS: black leather seat bottom cover for luxury seats - from NickG
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Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:37:22 -0500 From: "NickG" <nick@tech-nick.net> Subject: FS: black leather seat bottom cover for luxury seats For Sale: one black leather seat bottom that fits the M3 with luxury seats, or non-M Sport seats. The leather is in great shape. Only flaw is a few threads missing in one area. Pics can be seen at the following location: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87680 Price is $100 plus shipping. Email me with any questions. Thanks, Nick nick@tech-nick.net
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#8. FS: 9006 HID kit - from NickG
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Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:40:40 -0500 From: "NickG" <nick@tech-nick.net> Subject: FS: 9006 HID kit For sale: one 9006 HID kit. This kit includes a pair of Hella ballasts and 9006 fitment HID Xenon bulbs. The kit is a complete plug and play for the US M3 headlights. Installs in about 5-10 minutes, with the only mod being increasing the headlight fuses to 10A units. No glueing, fabbing, cutting, etc. required. Pics can be seen at: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87089 Price is $350 shipped to the 48 states. Email me with any questions. Thanks, Nick nick@tech-nick.net
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#9. Tires - from James Clay
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Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:45:03 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Tires We have a few sets of Toyo T1-S tires from World Challenge. They have minimal tread but would be good for an intermediate driver for schools for a few weekends until you jump to race tires. These are shaved and a street tire, but have a good amount of grip. For sale for $35 each shipped. James James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#10. amsoil air filter - help - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 20:19:30 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: amsoil air filter - help Group, I just received my Amsoil air filter. Wow, it looks heavy duty...lots of foam and a wire mesh center. Instructions say it's oversized, but I can't get it to fit into the air filter frame. It's a slippery pig, well oiled I would say. Any tricks to get it to fit, or should I just use brute force????? TIA, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02